Where is the EU's nutrient profiling model?
Grass is growing around plans for nutrient profiles, despite supporters arguing they are needed to make sense of health claims, says Paul Gander
Archives for September 16, 2014
Europe’s regulations makes it global hub
Europe’s functional food legislation is slowing down development - but not stopping it, says Michelle Knott
Big energy firms slated by Which? consumer survey
The big six energy suppliers have been slated for poor customer service in a survey by consumer watchdog Which?
Sugar not the sole cause of obesity: AB Sugar
British Sugar owner AB Sugar is fighting back against anti-sugar campaigners with the launch of a campaign informing people about sugar’s role in a healthy balanced diet.
Dairy Crest appoints new chairman
Dairy Crest has appointed Stephen Alexander as its new chairman, with immediate effect.
Europe is ripe for UK gluten-free businesses
France and other European countries are prime targets for the UK’s established gluten-free (GF) businesses, according to an industry expert.
Mash Direct adds 40 workers
Mash Direct has recruited 37 staff in the past year and aims to dramatically increase turnover and target further business wins following a new ready meal contract with Asda.
Good brain health slows dementia risk
Neuronal health must be maintained for as long as possible if the onset of dementia is to be delayed, argues ingredients firm DSM.
Scots economic confidence ‘plunges’ ahead of referendum
The confidence of Scots in their economic future has plunged to its lowest level in more than a year, ahead of tomorrow’s independence referendum, according to retail research consultant Conlumino.
Bingham and Jones reveal £10M savings for supermarket
Ready meal industry mavericks Jonny Bingham and David Jones have claimed they can save one retailer up to £10M in food waste with a new chilled ready meal format.
Premier Foods launches three new business units
Premier Foods has launched three new ‘Strategic Business Units’ (SBU’s) in a bid to strengthen its focus on major growth opportunities and develop more agile ways of working.
Marks & Spencer to launch gluten-free beer
Marks & Spencer is believed to be investigating the UK launch of a gluten-free (GF) beer, to complement its range of GF foods.
Diageo backs £10M fund for distillers
New and growing distillers could draw on a £10M fund to help their businesses grow, thanks to an initiative backed by spirits giant Diageo.
Omega Ingredients’ investment creates 16 new jobs
Omega Ingredients (OI) has doubled the size of its manufacturing facility and secured 16 new jobs by pumping £300,000 into its UK operations, ceo and founder Steve Pearce has said.
Scientific breakthrough in control of deadly pathogen
Scientists believe they may have found a new weapon in the fight to control the deadly foodborne pathogen Clostridium botulinum, as they have discovered genes that are crucial for its germination.
Tired consumers boost sports and energy drinks market
The sports and energy drink market has grown from £1bn in 2009 to £1.5bn in 2014 as tired consumers look to these products to beat fatigue, according to a report by Mintel.
Low food risk from Cook’s high-labour model
Handmade ready meal firm Cook claims more human hands in the manufacturing process does not increase the risk to food hygiene standards or decrease overall operational efficiency.